Which of these was a method that republicans used to maintain control of congress during reconstruction? a) creating the freedman's bureau to aid the former slaves b) expelling members of the democratic party from congress c) taking the right to vote and hold office from former confederate leaders d) placing former confederate generals on trial for treason against the u. s.

Article ii "each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right, which is not by this confederation expressly delegated to the united states, in congress assembled."—articles of confederation which of the following principles of american democracy does this quote best represent? social contract natural rights federalism rule of law